These were the staples of after school TV in the 1960s when I was little. (There was plenty more I laid eyes on, but I didn't really enjoy them so this list has just these five favorites.) Inspired by Dad3/GD3/Phil @gd3 1/7

5.

Dragnet

Ruthless efficiency. I didn't really enjoy it, but it was always on. Cops. (Fun fact: The first movie date my future wife and I went on was to see the Tom Hanks-Dan Ackroyd 1987 remake!)

4.

The Lone Ranger

Again... always on.

3.

Adventures of Superman

A hero for the era.

2.

I Love Lucy

Classic comedy. One of the best shows ever, and it should be No 1 but...

1.

Leave It To Beaver

I loved this show when I was a kid. (The show ran until 1963 but it's very much a '50s show with its conformist authoritarian dad ways...and the Beaver getting in trouble from the smallest infractions. Lessons learned.)